They are looking to make history at New Richmond. The Lions are shooting for their fourth straight playoff appearance, something the program has never accomplished before. Getting it done won’t be easy with a slew of starters that graduated on the defensive side of the ball and a schedule that features seven teams that finished with winning records in 2024. A strong core of skill position players who are very familiar with finding the end zone will keep New Richmond in most games and be highly entertaining to watch every Friday night.
Division IV, Region 16
2024 RECORD: 5-6, 1-4 SBAAC American
HEAD COACH: Brian Pitzer,(18-16 at New Richmond, three years; 24-30 overall, five years)
HONOR ROLL
Dylan Wolf, Jr, RB – One of the best kept secrets in Southwest Ohio. Wolf is a dual threat option for the Lions out of the backfield. He was named First Team All-SBAAC American after running for 632 yards with eight rushing touchdowns and 12 receptions for 124 yards as a sophomore.
Braylon Patchell, Sr, RB – Teams with Wolf to give the Lions one of the best backfield tandems in the SBAAC. Patchell was a Second Team All-SBAAC American selection as a junior. He has 1,691 yards rushing, 32 receptions for 247 yards, 1,912 all-purpose yards and 22 touchdowns (19 rush, three rec) in his career.
OTHER RETURNEES
Brady Young, Jr, QB – Back and healthy after injuries hampered Young’s sophomore season. He has thrown for more than 2,500 yards and 28 touchdowns in just 12 varsity games.
Camden Dittman, Sr, DB – The team’s top returning tackler. Dittman flourished as a junior with 87 tackles, 2.0 tackles for losses, one forced fumble and two interceptions.
Aiden Foster, Jr, DB – A returning starter in the secondary. Foster recorded 41 tackles, had five pass breakups and four takeaways (two FRs, two INTs) as a sophomore.
James Vail, So, DB – The speed of the game wasn’t too fast for Vail as a freshman. He had 22 tackles, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and an interception in his varsity debut.
PLAYOFF HISTORY
(11 appearances, 7-11) – 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2009, 2001, 2000, 1999
2025 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/22/25 – at Bethel-Tate (5-6 in 2024) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/29/25 – at Williamsburg (9-2) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/05/25 – INDIAN HILL (9-4) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/12/25 – SHRODER (7-4) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/19/25 – at Roger Bacon (6-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/26/25 – at Clinton-Massie (9-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/03/25 – GOSHEN (2-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/10/25 – WESTERN BROWN (4-7) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/17/25 – at Batavia (8-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/24/25 – WILMINGTON (7-5) – 7:00 PM
